Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Garrison Stadium, Murfreesboro, North Carolina
Capacity: ~5,000
Coverage: FloFootball / Local Radio via Chowan Sports Network
Event: ECU Health Community Day
Weather Forecast (Murfreesboro, NC)
Conditions: Mostly sunny
Kickoff Temperature: ~81°F (27°C)
Wind: 5–7 mph from the southwest
Precipitation Chance: <10%
Impact: Warm but not oppressive — minimal effect on passing or kicking games
Injury Report
Valdosta State Blazers
QB1 (Probable) – Healthy after 3 TD performance in opener
WR2 (Questionable) – Hamstring tightness, game-time decision
LB1 (Probable) – Shoulder wrap, cleared for contact
Chowan Hawks
QB1 (Probable) – No reported injuries; threw for 2 TDs in Week 1 win
RB1 (Questionable) – Ankle tweak vs. West Alabama, limited in practice
CB2 (Out) – Groin strain, expected to miss 2–3 weeks
Recent Form
Valdosta State
Week 1: Defeated non-conference opponent convincingly — balanced offense, +2 turnover margin
2024 Finish: NCAA Division II runner-up, 12–2 overall, 7–1 GSC
Known for high-tempo offense and deep passing game
Chowan
Week 1: Beat Elizabeth City State 28–14 — strong defensive showing, efficient red-zone offense
Week 2: Lost 38–28 to #22 West Alabama — competitive early, but defense wore down late
2024 Finish: 4–7 overall, 3–5 Conf. Carolinas
Series History
All-Time: Valdosta State leads 2–0
Last Meeting: Valdosta State won 52–0 in 2024 — Blazers’ defense forced 4 turnovers, offense rolled for 500+ yards
Key Player Matchups
Valdosta State QB vs. Chowan Secondary: Blazers’ vertical passing attack vs. a Hawks defense missing a starting cornerback
Chowan RB1 vs. VSU Front Seven: Hawks’ inside run game will test a Blazers defense that allowed
Special Teams: VSU’s kicker perfect in Week 1; Chowan’s return unit averaged 24 yards per kick return in first two games
Betting Trends
Valdosta State is 7-3 ATS in last 10 non-conference games
Chowan is 2-5 ATS in last 7 home games
The Over has hit in 4 of VSU’s last 5 games vs. non-conference opponents
Game Odds
Valdosta State Blazers – 21.5
Chowan Hawks 55.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
